Twenty-five percent of the Earth is covered by the grassland biome
There is a grassland biome on each continent with the exception of Antarctica
Grasslands are perfect for cropping and pasturing because its soil runs deep and is extremely fertile
Since grassland biomes have rich soil, much of them are used for farming. There is only 2% of the original grassland left in North America
Large animals called bison previously ruled the grassland biome and roamed by the millions. During the 1800s, settlers begin to slaughter them for various reasons